Police dog who went missing near Loch Ness reunited with handler

Police dog Fergie, who went missing near Loch Ness on Sunday, has now been reunited with her handler.

PD Fergie was being walked north of Polmaily House around 10am on June 30 when a deer bolted in front of her and she ran off.

Officers said she was on a regular walking route and to run off was out of character.

Searches were immediately carried out in the surrounding area near the A831 road, but despite best efforts, she could not be located.

Search for Fergie successful

Police launched a public appeal earlier today to help trace the three-and-a-half-year-old black and tan German Shepherd.

Anyone who spotted her was asked to contact police immediately.

Officers have now confirmed PD Fergie has been traced “safe and well” and reunited with her handler.

She was found not far from where she was last seen at about about 2.50pm – more than 24 hours after running off.

CI Gordon Fotheringham, Police Dog Unit lead for the North, said: “Following searches PD Fergie has been traced and is now back with her handler.

“We are all delighted and we would like to thank everyone who shared and responded to our appeal.”